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  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry

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  • Growing research links human trace element levels to disease.
  • Epilepsy, a nervous system disorder, shows a strong correlation with abnormal trace element concentrations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on the relationship between trace element levels and epilepsy.
  • To identify key trace elements implicated in epilepsy development and progression.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating trace elements and epilepsy.
  • Analysis of experimental animal models of epilepsy.
  • Examination of trace element changes in epilepsy patients undergoing treatment.

Main Results:

  • Selenium, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese are the trace elements most closely associated with epilepsy.
  • Altered trace element levels correlate with increased epilepsy susceptibility.
  • Trace element concentrations in epilepsy patients change following drug therapy and ketogenic diets.

Conclusions:

  • Trace element imbalance plays a significant role in the occurrence and development of epilepsy.
  • This review provides updated references for epilepsy prevention and treatment, highlighting the importance of trace element monitoring.